Fort Washington El Sch vs Sandy Run MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Washington El Sch
Fort Washington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
518 students
Sandy Run MS
Dresher · Public middle · Grades 6–8
962 students
| Measure | Fort Washington El Sch Fort Washington, Pennsylvania | Sandy Run MS Dresher, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 1,627 | #27 of 521 |
| National rank | #201 of 50,301 | #592 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 518 | 962 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 962 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 66% |
| city | Fort Washington | Dresher |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Washington El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.8 vs 86.5).
- •Fort Washington El Sch does better on math proficiency (88% vs 66%).
- •Fort Washington El Sch does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 84%).
- •Fort Washington El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 18.3%).
- •Fort Washington El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •Sandy Run MS is the larger school with 962 students compared with 518.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Washington El Sch better than Sandy Run MS?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Washington El Sch ranks higher (93.8 vs 86.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fort Washington El Sch and Sandy Run MS?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Fort Washington and Dresher in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Washington El Sch: 518. Sandy Run MS: 962. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Washington El Sch and Sandy Run MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fort Washington El Sch is 12th of 1,627 and Sandy Run MS is 27th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).